Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 934 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Self-Storage and Container Solutions
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Space StorageNow the top-cited brand, frequently recommended for its numerous locations. | Now the top-cited brand, frequently recommended for its numerous locations. | 50% |
| 2 |  Public StorageFrequently cited for strong customer service and a large national presence. | Frequently cited for strong customer service and a large national presence. | 39% |
| 3 |  CubeSmartOften highlighted as a budget-friendly option with good discounts and perks. | Often highlighted as a budget-friendly option with good discounts and perks. | 32% |
| 4 |  SpareFootA leading online marketplace for comparing and booking self-storage units. | A leading online marketplace for comparing and booking self-storage units. | 21% |
| 5 |  Neighbor | 15% | |
| 6 |  BoxhubAn online marketplace for shipping containers that gained prominence since late 2025. | An online marketplace for shipping containers that gained prominence since late 2025. | 15% |
| 7 |  U-HaulRecommended for both its self-storage facilities and U-Box portable containers. | Recommended for both its self-storage facilities and U-Box portable containers. | 15% |
| 8 |  Yelp | 14% | |
| 9 |  ConexwestA top seller of shipping containers, though its visibility has decreased. | A top seller of shipping containers, though its visibility has decreased. | 13% |
| 10 |  Conex Depot | 11% | |
| 11 |  ContainerOne | 11% | |
| 12 |  SelfStorage.com | 9% | |
| 13 |  Moving.com | 9% | |
| 14 |  LoadUp | 8% | |
| 15 |  1-800-GOT-JUNK? | 7% | |
| 16 |  SecureSpace | 7% | |
| 17 |  Eveon Containers | 7% | |
| 18 |  Alphabet | 6% | |
| 19 |  Container Sales Group | 6% | |
| 20 |  Storage.com | 6% | |
| 21 |  American Conex | 6% | |
| 22 |  US Conex | 5% | |
| 23 |  Mapbox | 5% | |
| 24 |  RentCafe | 5% | |
| 25 |  UsedConex | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
extraspace.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 37% of analyzed answers.
Climbed from #24 to #1 in mentions between October and March.
“Generic mention as a national brand.” → “Cited with specific location details and local customer review scores.”
Dropped from the #1 cited brand to #6 between October and March.
Emerged as a source for local container sales after November 2025.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Space Storage | 38% | 55% | |
| Public Storage | 23% | 47% | |
| CubeSmart | 23% | 42% | |
| Boxhub | 19% | 18% | |
| ContainerOne | 0% | 29% |
The two models disagree most about SelfStorage.com (ChatGPT #25, Google #9).
Across 934 AI responses, Extra Space Storage is mentioned most, named in 50% of them, followed by Public Storage (39%) and CubeSmart (32%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 934 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
PODS
1-800-PACK-RATU-HaulInitially, AI models provided a mix of large container sellers and smaller home organization brands. By late 2025, responses from both Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT converged, consistently focusing on large portable storage service providers like
Brands mentioned
PODS1-800-PACK-RATU-HaulInitially, AI models provided a mix of large container sellers and smaller home organization brands. By late 2025, responses from both Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT converged, consistently focusing on large portable storage service providers like
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Public StorageBrands mentioned
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